Veterinary Technician II - Emory Primate Center - Emory University

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Description:

The Division of Veterinary Medicine within the Emory National Primate Research Center at Emory University is currently seeking a highly motivated, highly skilled, qualified veterinary technician to join our team at our busy Main Station in the position of Veterinary Technician II.  This role functions with a great deal of autonomy and responsibility; solid technical skills, sound judgment, excellent communication skills, a positive attitude and the ability to work both independently and with a team are required. The successful candidate will have demonstrated knowledge and skill in recognizing the appearance of abnormal health conditions and providing basic veterinary care to animals, especially nonhuman primates and rodents, used in biomedical research.   

 

The ideal candidate should be motivated, dependable, detail-oriented, have a positive attitude and passion for research.  The Vet Tech II will be a team player who is willing to learn on the job and collaborate with lab members and center members. The Vet Tech II will work to ensure the highest quality of veterinary care, and has good communication skills with co-workers, the management team, PI’s, research staff, students, and other support services.

 

Collaborate. Innovate. Serve. These three simple words capture what we do at ENPRC to help advance science and improve the health and well-being of humans and non-human primates. If you are someone with laboratory research experience who is familiar with nonhuman primates this is an amazing opportunity to indirectly save and change lives and make a positive impact in the science and research community. 

 

Dedicated to discovering causes, preventions, treatments, and cures of disease, Emory National Primate Research Center (EPC) is improving human and animal health and lives worldwide. One of seven NPRCs funded by the NIH, EPC conducts studies that make breakthrough discoveries possible. Learn more at http://enprc.emory.edu

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under general supervision, assists the veterinarians and researchers in surgery and radiology, animal care, treatments, and diagnostic and preventative procedures.
• Maintains medical records and inventory.
• Provides non-surgical technical assistance to researchers as directed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of experience as a veterinary technician OR a high school diploma or equivalent and four years of experience as an animal care technician OR graduation from a two year veterinary technician program and one year of veterinary technician experience. Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.

PREFERRED/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have basic veterinary technical skills.
• Strongly prefer a licensed veterinary technician with work experience in a veterinary hospital.
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring in the Operating Room is ideal.
• Experience working with rodents is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team-oriented approach are essential.
• Position is most suitable for a veterinary technician that can learn and implement new skills and competently work in a high-paced environment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: 

• Located at the Emory National Primate Center Main Center in Atlanta, GA.
• The work schedule will be Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm, with rotating weekend and holiday work required.
• Occasional after-hours work may be required.
• Work may be physically demanding and include procedures that involve pushing, pulling, and lifting animals up to 50lbs or 25kg.
• This position has an indoor/outdoor work environment that may require working in inclement weather conditions.
• Work environment involves working with biohazardous blood and tissues.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING STATEMENT:

The Emory National Primate Research Center (EPC), in conjunction with Emory University, conducts pre-employment screenings for all positions. These screenings may include an Information Network Associates (INA) and criminal background check, and verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. In addition, the process may include a drug screening with health assessment, and review and mandate for various vaccinations. Updated COVID-19 vaccinations may be necessary for specific research projects. 

 

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

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